Problems with fiNancial Statement Analysis Include All of the Following

question 114

Multiple Choice

Problems with financial statement analysis include all of the following EXCEPT:

• A) Many firms are conglomerates whose combined operations don't fit any neat industry classification.
• B) The financial statements of firms outside US and Canada do not necessarily conform to GAAP, making it difficult to compare them to US and Canadian firms.
• C) Firms may use different accounting procedures for inventory, making it difficult to compare those using standard financial ratios.
• D) If two firms with seasonal operations end their fiscal years at different times, their financial statements may be difficult to compare.
• E) Financial statements have little value since they cannot be used to calculate a firm's tax liability.

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